Lock wiring grips
- duke63
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Lock wiring grips
Anyone done this successfully themselves? No matter how i glue the left hand grip on the 748 it always slips down the bar during use.
Quite fancy giving it a go myself but want a proper job done. I know i need lock wire pliers.
Quite fancy giving it a go myself but want a proper job done. I know i need lock wire pliers.
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Re: Lock wiring grips
I can lockwire an ejection seat but I've got no idea on this one!
Are lockwiring pliers absolutely necessary? I know there's not a job on the seat where they're more beneficial by the time you've got it set up, but that's lockwiring between metal components.
Still, if you get it wrong you can just snip it and try again. Just mind the grips.
Are lockwiring pliers absolutely necessary? I know there's not a job on the seat where they're more beneficial by the time you've got it set up, but that's lockwiring between metal components.
Still, if you get it wrong you can just snip it and try again. Just mind the grips.
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Re: Lock wiring grips
I've never replaced grips on a motorbike but on my mountain bike I always used hairspray to hold them in place. Always worked perfectly in all weathers and conditions.
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Re: Lock wiring grips
Hairspray. That really work??DaytonAndy wrote:I've never replaced grips on a motorbike but on my mountain bike I always used hairspray to hold them in place. Always worked perfectly in all weathers and conditions.
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Re: Lock wiring grips
My left grip has worked its way down about 15mm, it bugs the hell out of me, unfortunately ive looked at the Rizoma ones first
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Re: Lock wiring grips
Yeah works well. Gives you a bit of lubrication to help slide it on and then sets hard.
- duke63
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Re: Lock wiring grips
Hairspray works as long as water doesn't get under the grip. It must be however that water is doing this somehow. Lockwiring apparently prevents this.
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Re: Lock wiring grips
Would never of thought of that method in all honesty. Learn something new everyday!
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Re: Lock wiring grips
I have some Lockwood pliers you can borrow pm your address if you want and I'll post them down
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Re: Lock wiring grips
Cheers for the offer, Rocket but i already have some bought cheap at one of the Stafford tat shows.
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Re: Lock wiring grips
I did a set on an old track bike I used to have, just be careful not to go too tight or it'll cut through the grip, plus making sure you get the twisted stubs going in the direction your hands move saves it folding up or worse sticking in your hand whilst riding.
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Re: Lock wiring grips
I lock wired my r1 grips and to be honest using them lock wire pliers is an art ... Lol I did a better job the old fashion method ie using normal long nose pliers...